Dave @busman7 ?

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  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Travel map   8 years, 3 months ago · View

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Another year passes at Rancho Las Brisas   8 years, 3 months ago · View

    Thumbnail 2015 was another interesting year at Rancho Las Brisas, no major happenings just life in paradise. Highlites:                January my 95 yr old father in law came down and built a cosina del linea (wood cooking area)                                February municipal elections, new mayor but same same                              March 1st wedding anniversary                             April circus comes to La Bocana                             May pool party                             June Pupuseria Josefina opens location across from […]

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Navidad 2015 at Rancho Las Brisas   8 years, 4 months ago · View

    ThumbnailFamily, friends and neighbours enjoying the holiday around the pool.                  

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Rancho Las Brisas Reviews   8 years, 4 months ago · View

    Thumbnail  New reviews on    Here

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Restore expats rights to vote in Canadian elections   8 years, 4 months ago · View

    TO: PRIME MINISTER Dear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, please restore expats right to vote in Canadian elections. Why is this important? Canadians choose to live abroad for a variety of reasons ranging from work opportunities, experiencing different cultures, reduced cost of living or just to retire in a country with a better climate. Just because we choose to live abroad […]

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: No electricity, No problema   8 years, 4 months ago · View

    ThumbnailRancho Las Brisas added 3 new photos . 35 mins · The power goes off at Rancho Las Brisas (happens less frequently than with Ontario’s Hydro One), No Problemo, we have solar lighting as a backup, WiFi modem is battery powered which can be recharged with our solar system as can cell phones, water system is gravity fed, cooking is […]

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Snow Bird Special   8 years, 6 months ago · View

    ThumbnailSnow Bird Special! An early booking special for snow birds . Book the Ranch House Room with private kitchen, from now until Nov 30, 2015 for a stay of 30 days or longer* between January 4 and March 31, 2016 for the low price $500 per month          Similar arrangements may be made for other rooms. *30 night minimum stay, extra nights only $16.66 per […]

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Rancho Las Brisas   8 years, 7 months ago · View

    Thumbnail         Rancho Las Brisas offers meal service specializing in Salvadorian dishes and Pupusas with various local beers available at modest prices. We offer day use of the grounds and pool for $2.00 per day per person (children under 8 yrs free). Accomodation is available from $10.00 – $40.00 per night * La Casita dorm, shared room     The Ranch House […]

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Good ideas never die   8 years, 9 months ago · View

    ThumbnailBack in the ‘90s I was a tad ahead of the times and had a store in Bowmanvville ON, Canada selling alternative energy and environmental products.                          These included stoves: wood, wood pellet, corn and natural gas/propane Solar pool and hot water heaters Power systems: solar, wind, water Composting and water saving toilets Environmental cleaning and pest control products Never did much business […]

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Gracias/Thanks   8 years, 9 months ago · View

    to the Bootsnall team for getting me access to my blog after microsoft hotmail locked me out of my account

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: New location   8 years, 10 months ago · View

    Thumbnail                                                     La Pupuseria Josefina de Rancho Las Brisas  is opening a new location across from Escolar Playa San Diego. This location will be open for breakfast and lunch weekdays                                with the original lo9cation at the Rancho being open weekends also serving cold beer.     […]

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: New website   8 years, 10 months ago · View

    Thumbnail                      Rancho Las Brisas de Playa San Diego now has a new website with a book now feature, click highlight to check it out.

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Beer quest   8 years, 11 months ago · View

    ThumbnailHow I rate the beer I have tried in my travels. Favourite: El Salvador – Regia                  Guatemala – Gallo                   Singapore – Tiger                  Thailand – Singha                    Cuba – Cristal                       Mexico Corona                      Laos – Beerlao                    Canada – Molson Ex                   USA – Coors light                 Like: Thailand – Chang             Thailand – Archa             Indonesia – Bintang          India – Kingfisher           Myanmar – Myanmar          Australia […]

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: May/June Special   8 years, 11 months ago · View

    May/June Special Pricing Off Season Discount Prices * La Casita mixed dorm $10 per person per night Ranch House private room $24 per night The Gardner’s Cottage $31 per night *applies to direct bookings or Airbnb only

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: World cost of living index   8 years, 11 months ago · View

    ThumbnailWorld cost of living index For those thinking of relocating or use as a guide to what your trip will cost by country. Courtesy of MoveHub: International Students moving abroad map

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Canadian March Special!   9 years, 1 month ago · View

    ThumbnailTo celebrate our first wedding anniversary the owners of Rancho Las Brisas are offering a getaway special for frozen Canadians. 7 nites in our private room in the ranch house   continental breakfast airport transfer complimentary pupusas from La Pupuseria Josefina  on Saturday evening Included in the special price on Only $328.00 CAD Combine this price with a low fare from United Airlines for as low […]

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: 2014, A Good Year!   9 years, 3 months ago · View

    Thumbnail                                                                             The year at Rancho Las Brisas started off fairly busy in the high season, tapered off in the spring, strangely picked up in the summer then died off until December. All in all can’t complain as we’re off the beaten track and just starting to be known. January: Lassie’s pups were weaned and went to good homes, except […]

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Only 7 days   9 years, 4 months ago · View

    until the guy in the red suit swoops down the chimney! There is still rooms at the inn Rancho Las Brisas so book now to avoid disappointment! Also note that La Pupuseria Josefina will be open extended hours during the Navidad/Año Nuevo season so if in the area drop in for some great pupusas and a coffee or beer. Feliz Navidad […]

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Menu   9 years, 4 months ago · View

    ThumbnailThe menu at La Pupuseria Josefina de Rancho Las Brisas offers 14 pupusas: mi gustan las pupusas 1) de Mora (Berry) 2) de Chipilin (similar to Spinach) 3) de Cochinito (similar to Spinich) 4) de Espinaca (Spinach) 5) de Cilantro (Parsley) 6) de Ayote (Pumpkin) 7) de Loroco (an aromatic flower) 8) de Queso y Frijoles (Cheese and Beans) {The Favourite} 9) de Revueltas y Frijoles y Queso ou Chicuron 10) de Pollo (Chicken) 11) de […]

  • Dave wrote a new blog post: Navidad venga   9 years, 4 months ago · View

    Only 18 days to Christmas Don’t miss out on a quiet holiday vacation a liesurly stroll from the beach. There is still time to book your holiday room at Rancho Las Brisas. Free continental breakfast featuring El Salvadorian Oro coffee, fresh bread delivered daily, local fruit served. Pupuseria Josefina open for supper during the holiday […]

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